It isn’t an exact replica of the traditional Taiwanese pineapple cakes, but still really good. And yes, pineapples aren’t exact the ideal choice for a ‘keto’ or ‘low carb’ fruit, but given the very innocent amount we’re using to make all these cookies, we think it’s ok to enjoy in moderation.
And that’s where the inspiration to make these low carb Pineapple Cake Cookies came from! Now, these Taiwanese pineapple cakes aren’t just your ordinary cakes, they’re like bites from pineapple heaven! Super juicy, moist, popping with flavors of pineapples, but also super loaded with carbs!
Pineapple is not really a low carb fruit. But by using just a tablespoon or so of fresh pineapple per serving and pineapple extract to boost the flavor you really can have a low carb pineapple cake. Obviously, you start with pineapple.
The pineapple extract helps maximize the pineapple flavor while keeping the carb count down. For the cake batter, I use a combination of almond flour, coconut flour, eggs, yogurt, butter, sweetener, baking powder, and more pineapple extract.